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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has ordered the non-working holiday in observance of Ninoy Aquino Day from Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, to Friday, Aug. 23, 2024.In Proclamation No. 665, Marcos said the move was for a longer weekend that would promote domestic tourism. Moving the non-working day to mark of the martyrdom of former Sen. Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr. from Aug. 21, Wednesday, to Aug. 23, Friday meant a four-day weekend is in store for the public.
26 is marked as the National Heroes' Day, a regular holiday.“In order to provide for a longer weekend thereby promoting domestic tourism, the celebration of Ninoy Aquino Day may be moved from 21 August 2024 to 23 August 2024 , provided that the historical significance of Ninoy Aquino Day is maintained,” Marcos said in Proclamation No. 665.Marcos instructed the Department of Labor and Employment to issue the appropriate circular to implement the proclamation for the private sector.
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